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Windows 11 setup now prompts you to install TikTok and Netflix apps during first boot

Microsoft now proposes a selection of third-party apps to install during the Windows 11 setup procedure, alongside web page pinning.

Windows 11 26H2 has arrived, here’s what the update means for your PC

Eligible PCs can now make the leap to Windows 11 26H2, with Microsoft promising this update shouldn't cause any major disruption.

Windows XP’s famous ‘FCKGW’ pirate key story revealed, as former Microsoft programmer spills the beans

Microsoft's former Windows Product Activation author says the famous pirate key may have been leaked by someone at Dell or Intel.

Microsoft is reportedly removing day-one game launches from Game Pass, as well as cloud streaming

Microsoft’s Game Pass service may drop day-one games, demand extra for the family plan, and spin cloud streaming into its own bundle.

Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update breaks audio on some PCs, but there is a workaround

Microsoft has confirmed multiple audio-related bugs caused by its Windows 11 KB5124008 update, resulting in audio loss on some USB devices.

Windows 11 shut down controls for your PC may soon be available on your smartphone

A Link to Windows debug log reveals Microsoft is working on giving your smartphone remote power controls for your Windows PC.

Microsoft says RGB is responsible for recent Windows 11 and game crashes

LED software could be causing system instabilities in Windows 11, and crashing games, including Arc Raiders, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, and The Finals.

Windows 11 trials new privacy features, with per-app control for camera, microphone, and location access

Windows 11 may soon allow you to authorise or block camera, microphone, and location access on a per-app basis for non-store apps.

Xbox PC Game Pass titles could soon be playable on Steam Deck, thanks to this Linux project

Xbox and PC Game Pass titles may be become unofficially playable soon on Linux, with the Xodus open-source project already being able to download games.